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Dr. Michael Ritter

Dr. Michael Ritter grew up in Liechtenstein and studied law at the University of Berne, where he gained his doctorate in 1992. He began his professional career in 1984 as a member of the legal staff in the government of the Principality of Liechtenstein. In 1990, the expert in international law was appointed to the Liechtenstein EEA negotiating delegation.

Three years later, Dr. Michael Ritter became a member of the government and served as Economics and Social Minister from 1993 until 2001. In the second period of office of his eight-year period in government, he served as Deputy Prime Minister. He was a member of the board of directors in one of the largest Liechtenstein banks and is currently a member of the board of directors in an international insurance company as well as in other operative companies.

Dr. Michael Ritter brings to the firm professional experience of administration, government, international negotiations and as board member. Michael Ritter is Member of the Board of the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) and President of the Foundation Counsel of Liechtensteinisches Landesspital, the State owned national hospital. He speaks German, English and French.

Christian Ritter

Christian Ritter studied law in Fribourg. Following an internship with the Liechtenstein Court of Justice and as a member of the legal staff in the government of the Principality of Liechtenstein, he worked for five years in the law office of Dr. Hanspeter Jehle, passing his bar exam in 1995. In 1996, Christian Ritter also successfully qualified to become a judge and was appointed to the Liechtenstein Court of Justice in 1997. He officiated as a judge in civil and criminal cases and also as Chairman of the Juvenile Court until 2001. In addition, he was full member of the examining board for certified public accountants.

In 1997, Christian Ritter completed the post-graduate course in European and international business law at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). From 2005 to 2013, Christian Ritter was President of the Appeals Commission for Administrative Matters, from 2010 to 2012 President of the National Land Property Commission and from 2012 to 2014 President of the National Tax Commission. Christian Ritter is since 2015 a Judge at the Liechtenstein Constitutional Court, since 2018 its Vice-President.

This extensive wealth of experience ensures accuracy in formal matters and forensic analysis as well as a head start in terms of know-how during legal proceedings. Christian Ritter is a member of the Liechtenstein Chamber of Lawyers. He speaks German, English and French.

Dr. Peter Schierscher

Peter Schierscher obtained his law degree from the University of St. Gall and gained a PhD from the University of Innsbruck. Following an internship with the Liechtenstein Royal Court of Justice in 1996, he worked as a legal assistant in a corporate law firm in Vaduz. In 1998, he joined the law office of Dr. Hanspeter Jehle, passing his bar exam in 2000. He became a partner in 2001, this law firm then operating under the name Jehle & Partner Attorneys at Law.
Peter Schierscher obtained in 2011 a post-graduate degree in Liechtenstein and international company, foundation and trust law. He has long-standing litigation experience in complex commercial, regulatory and administrative matters.

2011-2016 is Peter Schierscher a Judge at the Liechtenstein Constitutional Court. Since 2012 he is a visiting lecturer for Liechtenstein company, foundation and trust law at the University Liechtenstein. He speaks German and English.

Peter Schierscher is a member of the Liechtenstein Chamber of Lawyers, of the Liechtenstein Chamber of Trustees and of the Liechtenstein Association of Arbitrators.